Repression and Cruelty to the "Wolf People"

The Aceves family aren't the only ones who have been mistreated due to their appearences. Supatra, or “Nat”; a Thai girl with hypertrichosis was taunted by peers at her Bangkok school and called names such as "wolf girl" and "monkey face." She was then crowned the “World’s Hairiest Girl” by the Guinness World Record Committee. Now Nat is no longer treated as an outcast and has gradually became popular and outgoing.
"There were a few people who used to tease me and call me 'monkey face' but they don't do it anymore," she said. "I am very happy to be in the Guinness World Records ... being hairy makes me special."

Marco Frigatti, from the Guinness World Record Committee, described Supatra as a "remarkable little girl".
"She's proud of who she is and wants to be treated just like everyone else," quoted Mr Frigatti. "She's not the one with the problem; it's only those who treat her differently who've got the problem."

Several rounds of laser treatments have been unsuccessful for Supatra, who hopes one day to be a teacher or doctor and help find a cure for the condition.
"It [the hair] does sometimes make it difficult to see when it gets long. I hope I will be cured one day," Supatra said.

Nat is a beautiful young girl who doesn't deserve to be mistreated for her appearence. It's sad when this young lady is only noticed after her newfound fame. She deserves to be treated like an ordinary person, just like any other sufferer from Hypertrichosis.

History of the "Werewolf Syndrome."

The first documented case of Hypertrichosis was found in a man named Petrus Gonzales, whose family portraits were discovered at Ambras Castle in Austria, from which the name “Ambras Syndrome” was coined.

The Wolf Boy, Living Werewolf or Dog-Faced Boy has been fixtures of the sideshow world for centuries. Jo-Jo, the Dog-Faced Boy is likely the most famous of the lot however cases of hypertrichosis have been reported and documented long before Jo-Jo.

There are more than twenty known cases of hypotrichosis that exist in the modern world. Many of these cases exist within the Aceves family; a Mexican family who traveled around as with the Mexican National Circus as the "Wolf People."  Jesus "Chuy" Aceves is part of this family. These family members have been mocked and scorned due to their appearence. It all started when Chuy's uncle Manuel was born in 1938. Chuy explains,"He was the first member of the family with the condition that we inherited through him".

Local prejudice forced the family to look elsewhere for work, but when a circus promoter offered to hire the, as performers, the Aceves family agrred. Members of the Aceves family were forced to shave their faces, otherwise people wouldn't hire them for ordinary jobs. But despite pressure to shave their thick, dark "fur", the Aceves family are proud of their condition. They even believe that it is a blessing from God. Sadly though, this family has faced verbal and physical abuse from people in both the USA and Mexico. http://www.mymultiplesclerosis.co.uk/misc/wolfman.html

Hypertrichosis "The Werewolf Syndrome"

Hypertrichosis is a condition in which hair sprouts all over the body. It is often better known as the “werewolf syndrome.” Werewolf syndrome has been classified into three types: congenital:  the hair that grows on the body is fine, soft and lacks pigment; this condition is life long. The second type is Naevoid:  This occurs when one spot or place on the body grows excessive, thick hair, while normal hair surrounds this area. And the third type is acquired:  acquired occurs on a person after birth while the other two generally are present prior to birth. Many people with this condition take up a life of showbiz for the public’s entertainment. They usually join the circus or carnival, or any other type of sideshow. The causes are unknown and there is no cure for the werewolf syndrome. It is often treated through cosmetic treatments such as cutting or shaving the hair, or removing it through chemical epilation, electrolysis, waxing, or laser hair removal. http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/werewolf-syndrome-a-bizarre-condition-where-thick-hair-grows-in-unfamiliar-areas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JojLZ-OQJOs